Better Lifestyle Counseling for African American Women During Pregnancy

Description

The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to establish the effectiveness of a culturally targeted and individually tailored behavioral intervention to promote maternal glucose metabolism in African American women.

Conditions

Overweight or Obesity, Pregnancy Related, Sleep Disturbances, Sleep Hygiene, Pregnancy Complications, Diversity, Stress, Psychological, Fitness Trackers, Exercise, African Americans, Disparities in Pregnancy Complications, Sleep Disparities

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Study overview

The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to establish the effectiveness of a culturally targeted and individually tailored behavioral intervention to promote maternal glucose metabolism in African American women.

A Randomized Control Trial to Improve Metabolic Outcomes in African American Pregnant Women

Better Lifestyle Counseling for African American Women During Pregnancy

Condition
Overweight or Obesity
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Chicago

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 606012

Chicago

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * African American pregnant woman.
  • * Women between 16 and 22 GWs.
  • * Overweight or obese - pregravid Body Mass Index \>25.0 kg/m2.
  • * Singleton gestation.
  • * Established prenatal care at The University of Illinois Hospital \& Health Sciences.
  • * System Obstetric (UIHHSS' OB) clinics. Able to understand, speak and write in English.
  • * Multiple gestations.
  • * Night-shift work.
  • * Diagnosed sleep disorders.
  • * Known fetal chromosomal or anatomical abnormalities.
  • * Diagnosed mood disorders.
  • * Gestational diabetes in early pregnancy.
  • * Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) ≥ 6.5%.
  • * Hypoglycemic medications.
  • * Stimulant medication or taking a sleeping aid.
  • * Active drug abuse/excessive alcohol intake.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 40 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Illinois at Chicago,

Bilgay Izci Balserak, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Illinois at Chicago

Study Record Dates

2026-12-30